Ian Gilbraith

Joined Hartlepool Lifeboat Crew in January 1982 which had a 44ft Waveney Class Lifeboat & an Atlantic 21 on Station. 1985 was promoted to Helmsman on the 21 - in 1987 made Emergency Mechanic - becoming Station Mechanic in 1990

On February 28th 1993 Was Mechanic Onboard the Waveney Class Lifeboat when she Capsized Twice in Heavy Sea's off Redcar.

October 2002 Joined the Div Base Staff at Thornaby